Technology of the Decade - 2010's

  • Venmo

    Created in 2009 and launched in the years following, Venmo was created by a pair of college roommates. The app allows people to send money to others with ease. As opposed to wiring or going through the hassle of going to the bank, money transfer could be completed in the comfort of your home on your smart phone or online.
  • iPad

    The iPad was laughed at at first, to big for a phone, and not a computer. But what was once laughed at is one of the most popular tablets in the world. Aiding people in school, work, or personal use, from adults to children. The iPad has also been used by many businesses such as Chick-fil-a and IN-n-Out, streamlining the way these established companies do business.
  • Ring Doorbell

    First taken to the show Shark Tank and rejected, the Ring doorbell has since ushered a new era of home security. Being able to monitor and communicate remotely to your cameras at home has provided much peace of mind for people who have acquired their own. Outside of practical use, when a criminal sees that the home has a Ring doorbell they are less likely to break into said house, creating a psychological layer of security as well.
  • Amazon Alexa

    Alexa was one of the most popular home assistants at the time of its release. Being able to call out and get accurate response felt like something out of an Iron Man movie. Being able to connect it to your home, turning on and off lights and appliances made home accessibility easier. To this day it has continued to make information easily accessible with a simple call/
  • Space X Reusable Rocket

    In 2015, Space X launched the Falcon 9 rocket that delivered cargo into the orbit of the earth, and landed back at Cape Canaveral. An idea that apparently has begun to revolutionize space travel.